Morton District 709 Facility Advisory Committee • Team • Charter • Findings • Recommendations Team Members Member • Chris Carter/Lee Hoffman • Tony Feleccia • Christopher Farris • Barb Getz • Nicholas Jack • Marjorie Johnson/Greg Prichard • Jeff Keach • Samantha McKee • Barb McMullen • Brad Mitchell • Tom Neeley • Michael Saunders • Rodney Schuck • Troy Teater • Bill Wright • Tim Taylor • Kevin Wilson • Mike Vlahos • Dr. Lindsey Hall Representing Resident/Parent/School Administrator Teacher Resident/Parent Resident/School District Employee Resident/Parent Resident/Parent/School Administrator Resident/School District Advisor Resident/Parent/Teacher Resident/Parent Resident/Parent Resident/School Board Member Resident/Parent/School Administrator School District Employee Resident/Parent/School District Employee Resident Resident/Parent/School Board Member Resident/Parent Resident/Parent Resident/School District Superintendent Project Charter Summary Business Case Opportunity Statement The Facility Advisory Committee (FAC) is tasked with developing high level facility plan recommendations for the school board to further evaluate, investigate and act upon. It’s been 36 years since any significant construction has taken place within district 709 and all schools are currently near or above capacity. The Facility Advisory Committee has been tasked with reviewing the current state of district 709’s facilities. Goal Statement In Scope: Long-term building/facilities needs of District 709 Y: Develop a set of proposals to take to 709 school board outlining a 5-30 year plan for district facilities. X1: X2: X3: X4: X5: Tour all district facilities Benchmarking with other districts Demographic study Learning needs, identify gaps in current capabilities Identify 21st century learning opportunities for excellence Out of scope: On-going maintenance, “punch-list” items, roofing, immediate life safety issues Food for Thought • Is “Good Enough” acceptable? • Do our current facilities provide the best, well rounded education possible for students? • Can we offer every service to our students that they need? • Are new buildings needed? • Our schools perform very well academically. Could they be better with updated learning environments, less crowded flexible teaching and learning areas, and more support for technology? • Can our teachers utilize new teaching techniques in our schools, such as: • Leveraging technology advancements – “21st century learning” • No longer focused only on rote instruction – focus is on hands on collaborative on team learning • Multiple community groups have identified the need for new/updated facilities for at least 5 years. • Are we impacting potential community growth because of appearances? Morton schools are already recognized as one of the “Best” so why do anything? – Inaction is the first step towards future failure – Without continued investment in schools, our programs will reach a plateau and not continue to see the year-over-year improvements we are used to seeing – Talented teachers and staff are key to success, providing the best work and learning environments will enable us to continually attract the most talented staff – We have had manageable growth over the last decade however the growth rate is increasing and our schools are already running low on capacity – The quality of a community is based on the quality of both academic performance and physical appearance of its education system • Failing to invest in our schools will have a negative impact on the value of homes and the EAV of the community – Every year of inaction drives: • • • Increased project costs Increased throw-way expenditures for/at facilities that may not be needed in the future Delayed benefits - projects started today will take 6+ years to complete Student Population • Enrollment Trend… – 2,896 current enrollment – Average 1.5% per year growth over last 10 years – Cumulative 9% growth rate over last 5 years (1.8% year over year) – 1.5% per year growth = 3,214 students by 2020 – 1.8% per year growth = 3,281 students by 2020 Elementary School Needs • Completely safe and secure campuses for all elementary schools • • • • • • • Resolution to PE mandate – build gyms or new cafeterias as need for each school Additional classroom space for growth in grades K-6 Additional space for RTI and Special Education programs Fine art programs • • • • • • • • Cameras Badge/card readers Secure entrance at all schools Art ? Music ? Increased flexibility to work as teams and less use of direct rote instruction. Increased ability to use technology and hands on learning during instruction Increased collaboration and conference space Ability to facilitate all day kindergarten Upgraded electrical infrastructure Improved sustainability initiatives Morton Junior High Needs • Improved safety and security – Cameras – Badge/card readers – More secure entrance • • • • • • • • Safer student drop off and pickup Team space facilitating “POD” concept Additional science labs Additional fine arts instruction space Additional RtI and Special Education space Increased ability to focus on hands on learning and technology during instruction Additional gym space for PE instruction Additional outdoor space for PE instruction and athletics • Consistent classroom size • Additional parking • Increased lunchroom capacity • Improved media center/library Morton High School Needs • Improved safety and security – – – – • • • • • • Cameras Badge/card readers More secure entrance Closed campus for all student lunches Additional gym space for PE instruction and concurrent sporting events with spectators More visible main entrance At least 2 additional science labs At Least 8 additional classrooms Improved ADA facilities Additional fine art instruction space – Band – Orchestra – Chorus • • • • • • • • • • Increased capacity on performing arts space: 1,500 seats Increased cafeteria space to facilitate closed campus Improved media center/library space Additional tennis courts Outdoor practice space for all teams Increased parking capacity for up to 750 vehicles Increased ability to focus on hands-on learning and technology during instruction Increased space for team work and collaborative learning Dedicated Study Hall space Outdoor facilities improvement for athletics, band, and recreation activities Maintain High School at Current Location • Double Cafeteria size 4,500 ft2 to 9,000 ft2 capacity to hold 800 students – • • • • • • Could use existing library space. New media center/library 9,000 ft2 (if library used to expand cafeteria) Classrooms • 2 science labs 3,200 ft2 • 8 classrooms 8,200 ft2 Gym – New gym 40,000 ft2 – Fitness and exercise science center – Allows for two spectator events at once and increased PE space Auditorium – Capacity to hold entire school (1,500 seats) 25,000 ft2 Parking – 229 today, growing to 300 with buses moved – Need additional 450 spaces 170,000 ft2 Additional outdoor space needed for expansion – Current Building occupies 151,000 ft2 +9,000 ft2 +11,400 ft2 +40,000 ft2 +25,000 ft2 +170,000 ft2 244,400 ft2 Convert High School to Middle School • Double Cafeteria size 4,500 ft2 to 9,000 ft2 capacity to hold 800 students – Could use existing library space. • New media center/library 9,000 ft2 (if library used to expand cafeteria) • Can utilize existing footprint • Space is configurable to accommodate separate team/ pods for each grade level • Current Parking is adequate for Middle school needs • Current athletic facilities are sufficient for middle school needs • Middle school does not need as much outdoor space – Outdoor space could be used for any necessary expansion/renovations needs with no impact to students/staff – Expandable for future needs Middle School vs. Junior High • Students get access to Fine Arts in 5th grade vs. limited access in 6th grade • Students get the ability to participate in sports starting in 5th grade vs. 7th grade • Students spent almost an equal amount of time in each school facility fostering better sense of community and school spirit Project Ideas Cost = cup of coffee per day per household Build Jr. High School • • • • • • (Grades 7-8) Build Jr. High school building Renovate High School add needed space Build athletic facilities for high school offsite Address PE mandate at elementary schools Add Classrooms to accommodate growth at elementary schools Project Cost 30-35 Million 37-44 Million 7-10 Million 5-8 Million 9-12 Million 88-109 Million Space Needs in buildings and on campus will dictate need for new High School in 15-20 years requiring an additional 60+ million making the 25 year cost over 150 Million Build Middle School (Grades 5-8 or Grades 6-8) • Build Middle school building 40-45 Million • Renovate High School add needed space 37-44 Million • Build athletic facilities for high school offsite 7-10 Million • Address PE mandate at elementary schools 5-8 Million • Classroom renovations at elementary schools 2-4 Million • Project Cost 91-111 Million Space Needs in buildings and on campus will dictate need for new High School in 15-20 years requiring an additional 60+ million making the 25 year cost over 150 Million Build High School • Build High school building with various options for athletics facilities 60-66 Million • Renovate High School add needed space for middle school usage 20-25 Million • Address PE mandate at elementary schools 5-8 Million • Classroom renovations at elementary schools 2-4 Million Project Cost 88-102 Million A dedicated 125 acre High School building site would be adequate for a 50-100 year horizon campus site No major additional building projects for 20+ years Comments Backup Slides
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